Premium acoustic curtains designed to reduce echo, improve sound clarity and enhance privacy. Built using specialised acoustic fabrics and a dense inner bumph layer for superior sound absorption.
🎯 What Makes an Acoustic Curtain Different?
Acoustic curtains are engineered to reduce sound reflection and reverberation inside a room. Unlike standard curtains, they use:
- Heavy acoustic fabrics
- Dense inner bumph / interlining layer
- Deep pleats for increased surface area
- Full‑height coverage
- Correct fullness (2.0x – 2.5x)
This combination absorbs mid‑to‑high frequency sound, reduces echo, and improves speech clarity.
🧵 The Critical Component: The Inner Bumph Layer
The bumph layer is the real acoustic engine of the curtain.
✔ Dense, felt‑like interlining
✔ Adds mass and thickness
✔ Traps and diffuses sound waves
✔ Improves absorption across speech frequencies
✔ Enhances thermal performance as a bonus
Competitors rarely explain this — but it’s the difference between a “heavy curtain” and a true acoustic curtain.
🪟 Acoustic Curtain Fabrics
We use fabrics selected for:
- High GSM (weight)
- Soft, porous weave for sound absorption
- Deep drape to increase surface area
- Compatibility with bumph interlining
Available in:
- Linen‑look acoustic fabrics
- Velvet acoustic fabrics
- Heavy textured drapery fabrics
- Commercial‑grade acoustic textiles
🔊 What Acoustic Curtains Can Improve
Acoustic curtains are ideal for reducing:
- Echo
- Reverberation
- Harsh reflections
- Hollow‑sounding rooms
- Poor speech clarity
- Noise bouncing off hard surfaces
They do not block external noise (that requires acoustic glazing or structural treatment). They do improve internal sound quality.
🏠 Best Applications
- Home theatres
- Media rooms
- Offices
- Meeting rooms
- Open‑plan living
- Bedrooms with hard surfaces
- Apartments with concrete walls
- Restaurants and cafés
- Studios and rehearsal spaces
🛠️ Installation Matters
Correct installation is essential for acoustic performance:
- Full wall‑to‑wall coverage
- Floor‑to‑ceiling drop
- 2.0x – 2.5x fullness
- Deep pleats
- Heavy‑duty tracks
- Correct spacing from the wall
We supply and install tracks designed to carry the additional weight of acoustic curtains.
🔧 Motorisation Options
Acoustic curtains can be paired with:
- Somfy Glydea Ultra
- Somfy Irismo
- Hardwired or Li‑ion motors
- Smart‑home integration (Google, Alexa, Tahoma)
Motorisation is ideal for large spans or home theatre rooms.
💬 FAQ – Acoustic Curtains
Do acoustic curtains block noise?
No — they absorb internal sound, not external noise. They reduce echo and improve clarity.
What makes a curtain “acoustic”?
Heavy fabric + dense bumph layer + correct fullness + deep pleats.
Can any curtain become acoustic?
Only if it has the correct fabric weight and a proper interlining layer.
Are acoustic curtains good for home theatres?
Yes — they improve clarity, reduce echo and enhance the listening environment.
Do they help with privacy?
Yes — acoustic curtains reduce sound transmission within a home or office.
Can acoustic curtains be motorised?
Yes — Somfy Glydea Ultra is ideal for heavy acoustic drapery.
Do they improve thermal insulation?
Yes — the bumph layer adds thermal benefits as a bonus.
📅 Book a Measure & Quote
Acoustic curtains require correct fabric selection, fullness and installation. Speak with our acoustic curtain specialists in Ballarat, Daylesford, Kingston and Hobart.